4Kids Entertainment has signed distribution deals that will bring Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s: Road to Destiny to Germany, Italy and Latin America.
In Germany, RTL2 has signed on for all 90 episodes of the new series, while in Italy, Mediaset has pacted for the follow-up skein of the popular property.
In Latin America, the series has been acquired for distribution by Televix Entertainment.
With plans for a 10th anniversary celebration in the works, the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise has achieved tremendous international broadcast success since its launch in 2000.
In the United States, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s will return to TheCW4Kids Saturday morning block on The CW Television Network on May 29, and continues to air daily on Cartoon Network. The series also is available for VOD viewing on the Comcast, Cox and Bresnan cable systems.
